At 02:10 PM 20/05/2005, you wrote: >In my opinion PIC is more available than AVR. I guess it depends on where you are AND which part you may want to use and how many you need. I have no problems getting AVR in Australia from several distributors. I have just delivered some equipment that uses an ATMEGA8535 and an ATMEGA8 both in PDIPs. Regards John Samperi ****************************************************** Ampertronics Pty. Ltd. 11 Brokenwood Place Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 AUSTRALIA Tel. (02) 9674-6495 Fax (02) 9674-8745 Email: samperi@ampertronics.com.au Website http://www.ampertronics.com.au * Electronic Design * Custom Products * Contract Assembly ****************************************************** -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist